Since the Fukushima accident, I have presented the opinions of several eminent scientists on the Fukushima disaster and we have received many insightful responses from other experts in many fields. Many thanks to our friends for constantly translating this work into French, Spanish, Japanese, and German – hard work that brought in thousands of new readers. Our joint efforts have gained a… Continue reading

by Akio Matsumura
“Thirty seconds into what may ultimately be regarded as one of the defining speeches of his career, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe slowly raised his hands chest high, then spread them out sideways in a gesture of confidence.
“Let me assure you,” he said, addressing members of the International Olympic Committee on… Continue reading

To follow our recent introduction of Frank von Hippel and Masafumi Takubo’s report on alternatives to Japan’s plan to reprocess at the Rokkasho plant, Finding the Missing Link interviewed Gordon Edwards, PhD, president of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility, discusses the environmental hazards associated with reprocessing programs.

I decided to work full time on expanding the conversation on the Fukushima accident and cleanup process because of one reason: nuclear power plant accidents have the ability to alter our land and society for tens of thousands years. We have seen major conflict over the last centuries, but even in the case of World War II, in… Continue reading

There is historical evidence that the Titanic’s orchestra heroically continued to play until the ship made its final plunge to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. There is some temptation to compare that snippet of history to what is playing out in Japan following the decision of the Olympic Committee to award the 2020… Continue reading

Akio Matsumura speaks with nuclear expert and educator Arnie Gundersen about the continued risks of Fukushima. The two come to the conclusion that Tokyo Electric must be removed from the clean-up process. Arnie also discusses his 40 years in the nuclear industry, and how the worst day of that career led him to conclude that a nuclear power plant can have “Forty Good Years and One Bad Day.”… Continue reading

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New Type of Confrontation and the 25th Anniversary of the Moscow Global Forum

Akio is a motivation, a movement and an inspiration on the globe. He is bridging the gap between generations, religion, politics and nations. He is a true global citizen and a peacemaker, a man of dedication.

Lubna Malik, International Schools Coordinator (Lahore, Pakistan)

“He has the spirit of a saint, the skill of a mediator, the mind of one inspired by an awesome Creator, and Cosmic friend, and the imaginative courage of a genuine, one of a kind, historic initiator. His sense of urgency is grounded in the dramatic and traumatic struggle of our time which is as much spiritual as it is political.”

Glenn Olds, former U.S. ambassador to the UN, former president of Kent State

“Akio Matsumura is in the truest sense of the phrase “a citizen of the world”. He has no ideological agenda beyond the betterment of the human condition. A remarkable and admirable person.”

Ambassador Stephen Bosworth, Dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University

“Akio is the most completely selfless, dedicated person I have ever known. Failure is a word he does not know. It is only for him a challenge to move forward again.”

John Whitehead, former co-chair of Goldman Sachs, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State.

“A spiritual beginning must be the basis of any initiative. Akio has always faithfully acted upon this conviction. His devotion to it has made it possible for him not only to overcome numerous obstacles and problems but also help others.”

Mikhail Gorbachev, former president, USSR

“Akio Matsumura was one of the first global citizens I met many years back in a forum in Moscow. His genuine concern and compassion for all people inspired me to see my own connection to the rest of humanity. Evolution will move forward for the better because of people like him.”

Jim Paredes, celebrated Philippino musician

“Akio’s modesty is key to his achievements. He does not try to control the outcome of his conferences: the delegates are genuinely free to discuss what they want, and how. This openness is, I believe, the key to his success.”

Anuradha Vittachi, Co-founder of the OneWorld Network and OneClimate

“I have a powerful position of the UN, a staff of 4,000 and a huge office, but Akio does not have any of this. However he can bring President Gorbachev and Mother Teresa together at a meeting, which I cannot do.”

Bradford Morse, Administrator of the UNDP, former U.S. Congressman

Akio and President Gorbachev

Senator Claiborne Pell and Akio

Akio and His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Dr. Thor Heyerdhal and his wife at Akio's

Akio and Chairman Arafat

Finding the Missing Link is a project by Akio Matsumura to connect people, information, and ideas to provide effective and innovative solutions to new types of international problems. Read more.